Mackenzie Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Mackenzie is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Mackenzie?
Mackenzie is spelled M-A-C-K-E-N-Z-I-E. The name has 9 letters.
Mackenzie at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Mackenzie means “son of Coinneach” or “son of the fair one.”
- Origin
- Mackenzie is a Scottish surname that has been used as a given name, originally derived from the Gaelic “MacCoinnich” or “MacChoinnich.”
- Pronunciation
- mak-EN-zee · 3 syllables
Mackenzie Popularity in 2025
Rank#228
Recorded Births1,343
Rank#1,668
Recorded Births99
- Girls usage fell 28 places to #228 and recorded 181 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 194 places to #1,668 and recorded 13 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Mackenzie Mean?
Mackenzie means “son of Coinneach” or “son of the fair one.”
Origin: Mackenzie is a Scottish surname that has been used as a given name, originally derived from the Gaelic “MacCoinnich” or “MacChoinnich.”
How Do You Pronounce Mackenzie?
Pronunciationmak-EN-zee
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Mackenzie?
- History
- The name Mackenzie has historical roots as a Scottish clan surname and has become used as a given name in recent decades.
Mackenzie Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,343 | #228 |
| 2025 | Boys | 99 | #1,668 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,524 | #200 |
| 2024 | Boys | 86 | #1,862 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,744 | #167 |
| 2023 | Boys | 88 | #1,817 |
| 2022 | Girls | 2,036 | #142 |
| 2022 | Boys | 74 | #2,039 |
| 2021 | Girls | 2,277 | #123 |
| 2021 | Boys | 63 | #2,225 |
| 2020 | Girls | 2,297 | #119 |
| 2020 | Boys | 47 | #2,658 |
| 2019 | Girls | 2,591 | #111 |
| 2019 | Boys | 46 | #2,736 |
| 2018 | Girls | 2,827 | #106 |
| 2018 | Boys | 35 | #3,240 |
| 2017 | Girls | 2,962 | #100 |
| 2017 | Boys | 35 | #3,249 |
| 2016 | Girls | 3,410 | #85 |
| 2016 | Boys | 28 | #3,776 |
| 2015 | Girls | 3,869 | #73 |
| 2015 | Boys | 30 | #3,591 |
| 2014 | Girls | 4,160 | #69 |
| 2014 | Boys | 30 | #3,532 |
When Was Mackenzie Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2001 · Girls
6,934 recorded births
National rank #40
2000 · Girls
6,350 recorded births
National rank #43
2002 · Girls
6,268 recorded births
National rank #42
2003 · Girls
5,865 recorded births
National rank #45
Where Mackenzie Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NH | #76 | 15 |
| CT | #84 | 31 |
| MD | #97 | 45 |
| NJ | #100 | 72 |
| MA | #112 | 47 |
| DC | #119 | 6 |
| NY | #137 | 119 |
| VA | #141 | 54 |